1974 Kansas City Royals

Franchise seasons · 1970s seasons

Independent, unofficial historical lineup simulator. Games here are simulated exhibitions, not historical results.

Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means the source has no usable value. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Doug Bird	Pitchers	29	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.73	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Nelson Briles	Pitchers	19	pitching	—	—	—	—	103.00	4.02	Average (49) — 110 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.02 over 103.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Steve Busby	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	292.33	3.39	Average (55) — 44 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.39 over 292.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bruce Dal Canton	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	175.33	3.13	Average (56) — 34 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.13 over 175.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Al Fitzmorris	Pitchers	39	pitching	—	—	—	—	190.00	2.79	Average (59) — 16 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 2.79 over 190.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Gene Garber	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	4.82	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joe Hoerner	Pitchers	27	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.82	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Dennis Leonard	Pitchers	22	pitching	—	—	—	—	22.00	5.32	Average (47) — 138 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 5.32 over 22.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Aurelio López	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.00	5.63	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Lindy McDaniel	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	3.46	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Steve Mingori	Pitchers	23	pitching	—	—	—	—	—	2.81	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Marty Pattin	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	117.33	3.99	Average (49) — 110 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 3.99 over 117.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Paul Splittorff	Pitchers	34	pitching	—	—	—	—	226.00	4.10	Average (48) — 129 of 187 pitchers in the available 1974 rosters An earned-run average of 4.10 over 226.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Fran Healy	Catchers	16	batting	445	112	9	.252	—	—	Average (50) — 191 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 445 at-bats and 9 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Buck Martinez	Catchers	21	batting	107	23	1	.215	—	—	Average (46) — 293 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 107 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Dennis Paepke	Catchers	17	batting	12	2	0	.167	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Kurt Bevacqua	Infielders	2	batting	90	19	0	.211	—	—	Average (45) — 318 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 90 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
George Brett	Infielders	25	batting	457	129	2	.282	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 457 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bobby Floyd	Infielders	15	batting	9	1	0	.111	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Fernando González	Infielders	13	batting	21	3	0	.143	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
John Mayberry	Infielders	7	batting	427	100	22	.234	—	—	Average (51) — 166 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 427 at-bats and 22 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Freddie Patek	Infielders	37	batting	537	121	3	.225	—	—	Below average (44) — 339 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 537 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Cookie Rojas	Infielders	1	batting	542	147	6	.271	—	—	Average (53) — 123 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 542 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Paul Schaal	Infielders	10	batting	34	6	1	.176	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Tony Solaita	Infielders	8	batting	239	64	11	.268	—	—	Average (55) — 82 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 239 at-bats and 11 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Frank White	Infielders	20	batting	204	45	1	.221	—	—	Average (45) — 318 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 204 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Al Cowens	Outfielders	18	batting	269	65	1	.242	—	—	Average (47) — 274 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 269 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Hal McRae	Outfielders	11	batting	539	167	15	.310	—	—	Strong (63) — 8 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 539 at-bats and 15 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Amos Otis	Outfielders	26	batting	552	157	12	.284	—	—	Average (57) — 51 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 552 at-bats and 12 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Vada Pinson	Outfielders	28	batting	406	112	6	.276	—	—	Average (54) — 105 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 406 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Richie Scheinblum	Outfielders	5	batting	83	15	0	.181	—	—	Below average (43) — 365 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 83 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jim Wohlford	Outfielders	6	batting	501	136	2	.271	—	—	Average (52) — 147 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 501 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Orlando Cepeda	Outfielders	30	batting	107	23	1	.215	—	—	Average (46) — 293 of 393 batters in the available 1974 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 107 at-bats and 1 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Rick Reichardt	Outfielders	48	batting	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.

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Exhibition rules use nine hitters, including a DH, and one pitcher. The numbered slots are the batting order. Pick each player once. Opponent: 1974 Atlanta Braves. Players without a rating remain selectable with estimated performance.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 1974 Kansas City Royals season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T11:38:49.326778+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.